by Office | Jan 18, 2023 | Diet & Nutrition, Periodontal Health
One of the challenges of gum disease is that it’s so easy to ignore – at least in its early stages. Then gingivitis (early gum disease) evolves into periodontitis (advanced gum disease) and the gradual destruction of tissues that support your teeth, including... 
by Office | Jul 13, 2022 | Periodontal Health
One common reason you hear from people about why they don’t floss is that it makes their gums bleed. Yet those bleeding gums are actually a sign that they should be flossing more. They’re a telltale sign of gum disease. Not only does this raise the risk of eventually... 
by Office | Jun 1, 2022 | Oral Health, Periodontal Health
About half of all Americans have some degree of periodontal (gum) disease – and over 70% of all seniors. Yet the condition is one that’s often easy to ignore. Its symptoms aren’t especially debilitating – at least early on. You may have red, puffy... 
by Office | May 4, 2022 | Periodontal Health
Gum disease isn’t a problem just for your mouth. It raises your risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, rheumatoid arthritis, kidney disease, cognitive decline, mental health issues – even some cancers. That link between poor periodontal health and other... 
by Office | Feb 2, 2022 | Oral Health, Periodontal Health
The dental benefit you get from eating healthfully isn’t all about avoiding the foods that can lead to decay and gum disease, although that’s a part of it. Nor is it just about giving your teeth, gums, and bone the nutrients they need, although that’s a part of it,...